I have also spoken by the prophets, and I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes, by the ministry of the prophets.
I have also spoken by the prophets - literally, upon the prophets - i:e., my spirit resting on them. So Ezekiel 3:14, I have also spoken by the prophets - literally, upon the prophets - i:e., my spirit resting on them. So Ezekiel 3:14, "The hand of the Lord was strong upon me." I deposited with them my instructions, which ought to have brought you to the right way. An aggravation of your guilt, that it was not through ignorance you erred, but in defiance of God and His prophets (Calvin). Ahijah the Shilonite, Shemaiah, Iddo, Azariah, Hanani, Jehu, Elijah, Elisha, Micaiah, Joel, and Amos, were "the prophets" before Hosea.
And I have multiplied visions, and used similitudes - I adopted such modes of communication, adapted to man's capacities, as were calculated to arouse attention: I left no means untried to reform you. Hosea 1:1-11; Hosea 2:1-23; Hosea 3:1-5 contain examples of "similitudes."